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KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix Bayonets | Ep. 6: Renye to the Rescyue
In Episode 6 of “Fix Bayonets,” U.S. Army Staff St. Ashley Renye with the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade, Kentucky Army National Guard, shares her firsthand account of a training turned real life rescue. Hosted by Sgt. 1st Class Clay Benningfield, Renye recounts her experiences and lessons learned du
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In Episode 6 of “Fix Bayonets,” U.S. Army Staff St. Ashley Renye with the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade, Kentucky Army National Guard, shares her firsthand account of a training turned real life rescue.
Hosted by Sgt. 1st Class Clay Benningfield, Renye recounts her experiences and lessons learned during her time in the military.
During training for a recent deployment, Renye was forced to act quickly, delivering lifesaving care to a fellow Soldier in a critical moment—actions that may have saved his life. She later relied on those same skills to assist a NATO ally during another high-stakes incident.
Their conversation explores the core principles of leadership, rapid decision-making, building trust within a unit, and preparing Soldiers for the realities of serving as a combat medic. Renye reflects on how these life-and-death experiences have shaped her approach to training and leadership, both in combat and throughout her continued service in the Active Guard Reserve.
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Produced by: Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs
Location: Boone National Guard Center, Frankfort, Ky.
Recorded and edited by: Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane Date Recorded: April 15, 2026
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Attribution: Source: DVIDS Hub — U.S. Department of Defense public-affairs media
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